Oilers face Vancouver Canucks: NHL odds preview and stats

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

18-26-4TEAM RECORD29-15-4

The visiting Oilers hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Rogers Arena against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Oilers will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 18-26-4 this season, while the Canucks are 29-15-4. Edmonton is 21-25-2 against the total, while Vancouver is 23-20-5 versus the number.

Betting Line:The visitors opened as +-320 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings: This game matches up the No. 4 (Canucks) and the No. 25 (Oilers) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

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How They Match Up:The game also pits Vancouver's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 23.3% while the Oilers defense kills off 82% of their penalties.

Edmonton was a 2-1 winner in its last match at home against the Sharks. They won as +155 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Sharks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -150 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Edmonton Oilers Trends:When playing on Tuesday are 6-4Before playing Detroit are 0-10After playing San Jose are 3-7After a win are 1-9

Vancouver Canucks Trends:When playing on Tuesday are 8-2Before playing San Jose are 7-3After playing San Jose are 8-2After a win are 6-4

A few Oilers at Canucks trends to consider:The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the roadThe total has gone UNDER in 8 of Edmonton's last 12 games when playing VancouverEdmonton is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing VancouverVancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against EdmontonVancouver is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing EdmontonThe total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vancouver's last 12 games when playing EdmontonVancouver is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

Next up:Edmonton home to Colorado, Tuesday, January 31Vancouver home to Chicago, Tuesday, January 31

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